Long lines deter drivers from updating their license plates

Lines are common at the motor vehicle registration office. Photo: Sipse

Mérida, Yucatán — With a deadline just 47 days away, seven out of 10 drivers have yet to swap out their old license plates.

The Public Security Secretariat has issued a warning: As of July 1, vehicles without the new, legally required plates will be considered unauthorized.

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In a statement released Saturday, the agency reminded motor vehicle owners to get in line at the motor vehicle office by June 30.

Aside from the relatively new Centro de Servicios Yucatán by the Siglo XXI convention center, the state has established additional branches throughout the state where drivers can take care of the paperwork.

“What kind of disorganization is this? There are people who’ve been here for over seven hours!” wrote one citizen.

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“Who is being entertained by my torture,” quipped another.

Consultants such as Merida Expat Services will stand in line on behalf of clients, for a fee. Yucatecos with a thorough knowledge of the bureaucracy can earn cash by handling paperwork for overwhelmed and confused foreigners. But there’s a catch.

“Only certified Tramitadores can do the standing in line,” said Vikki Hillman of Merida Expat Services.

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There an easy and most effective way to do This: pay on line and at.the.same time make your appointment, it will only take you 15 minutes to go and pick up your plates. Be sure to take the payment receipt that you should print when you pay and.the.other documents.that they.require.

Other family members, friends or even a neighbor may “stand in line” to get someone’s plate but only once or twice. More than that is considered a “job” and that is where the certified Tramitadores come in. 🙂

Tarjeta de circulación, identity/passport, water or electricity bill, insurance. All in copy and in 30 Minutes you’re out. They even check your doc before you go in. Spanish not needed, the requirements are clear. Or do it online.